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JR East Shinkansen (Bullet Trains)
The Shinkansen, often referred to as the Bullet Trains' are a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan operated by Japan Railways. In 1964, the first Shinkansen, T?kaid?, was launched, quickly impressing the world by running at an amazing 210 km/h (130 mph). The network (2,459 km or 1,528 miles) has since expanded and now joins most major cities on the islands of Honsh? and Ky?sh?.
The modern day Shinkansen's have also evolved over time. Though the initial speeds of 210 km/hour were remarkable, contemporary Japanese Bullet Trains have running speeds of up to 300 km/h (186 mph)!
Another unique feature of the Shinkansens is that, unlike the Japanese trains, they use tunnels and viaduct to go through and over obstacles, rather than around them. This improved infrastructure assists in making the Shinkansen Network one of the fastest and convenient rail systems in the world.
Tohoku Shinkansen
This Long Distance Line runs from Tokyo metropolitan Area to northern
Tohoku.
 Travel
Area: Tokyo  Hachinohe
Train:
Hayate
Estimated
Time: 3 hours
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Akita Shinkansen
The Komachi travels between Tokyo and Akita. You can stop by at Kakunodate, famous for its old samurai houses and cherry tree-lines streets.
Travel
Area: Tokyo Akita
Train:
Komachi
Estimated
Time: 4 hours
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Yamagata Shinkansen
The Tsubasa travels on conventional lines between Fukushima and Shinjo, allowing travelers to reach Yamagata from the Tokyo Metropolitan.
Travel
Area: Tokyo Shinjo
Train:
Tsubasa
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Jostsu Shinkansen
The short trip between Tokyo and Niigata provides passengers with a beautiful view of the Japan Sea.
Travel
Area: Tokyo Niigata
Train:
Max Toki, Max Tanigawa,
Toki, Tanigawa
Estimated
Time: 2 hours
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Nagano Shinkansen
This train is convenient for visiting Zenko-Ji, the place where
Japan’s oldest Buddha statue is enshrined.
Travel
Area: Tokyo Nagano
Train:
Asama
Estimated
Time: 1 ½ hours
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